The feminine form was popularized by the 13th-century Saint Clare of Assisi called Chiara in Italian a friend and follower of Saint Francis who left her wealthy family to found the order of.

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The meaning of the name Claire is. In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Claire is. Claire as a girls name also used less generally as boys name Claire is pronounced clare.

From Latin clear bright A Norman form of the name Clara. French form of Clara. Classic Names English Names French Names Middle Names Norman Names Twilight Names.

Claire is the English form of Clara. Also form of Clarissa. Clare is a common name throughout Europe and the British Isles its popularity once due in part to the fame of St.

It is of Latin origin and the meaning of Claire is bright famous. The regular English form of Clara since the Middle Ages. Hear the name Claire.

The name is from the Latin clarus meaning bright clear or famous. Accompanying with Claire meaning you can also listen here how to pronounce Claire name. The name Claire is a girls name of French origin meaning bright clear.